C26042 - Smoke Machines

Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Published: Aug 7, 2026

Updated: Aug 7, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the humanitarian aid sector, with a focus on Search Rescue. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before September 11, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the humanitarian aid sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

Kent Fire and Rescue Service (The Authority) is to appoint a supplier to provide generation equipment, training smoke fluids, and associated maintenance and support services used within firefighter training environments. The Authority delivers a range of operational training activities including: - Breathing Apparatus (BA) training - Search and Rescue exercises - Incident Command simulations - Fire Behaviour Training Smoke generation is a critical component of realistic training environments, enabling the simulation of zero-visibility conditions. The Authority currently utilises portable smoke generation systems across multiple training sites. The systems require ongoing servicing, maintenance and consumable supply. Deadline for submissions is the 11th September 2026 and all submission are to be made via the Kent Business Portal (https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/) For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/tenders/UK-UK-Maidstone:-Firefighting-equipment./7BU6P88X99 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/respond/7BU6P88X99

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 7, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 075179-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Kent Fire and Rescue Service

Kent Fire and Rescue Service has issued 10 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 6 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Architecture & Engineering Services, and Education & Training. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 7, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Kent Fire and Rescue Service in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Humanitarian & Emergency Response sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 075179-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 11, 2026. You have 35 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.